There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, plane, or ferry
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Bus via Nagore
best- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 33m₹709–2,089Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain 16175 / ...
8h 43m₹439–3,394Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Velankanni296.8 km
4h 42mDrive 296.8 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankannicar 296.8 km
4h 42m₹3,343–4,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankannitaxi 296.8 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
6h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 34mFly to Jaffna, ferry
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane MAA - JAF
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
7h 8m₹15,904–37,718
Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Vellankanni via Tambaram and Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Velankanni is 311 km. The road distance is 296.8 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni without a car is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni is to bus via Nagore which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Velankanni, India?
SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Velankanni.
There are 44+ hotels available in Velankanni.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Velankanni. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











